I wore my Niles for the first time today and they felt great. I wasn't sure they'd stay on, the strap kept going down - like they do on most Crocs, but they were a nice fit. My son and my daughter both have a pair too. We plan on wearing ours at WDW next week. I don't have the regular crocs, so I can't compare. The Croc sales lady told me they are the least 'foot forming' of all of the styles, therefore, not quite as comfy, but mine felt great today. My son has both and said the Niles are very comfy. I do they they are pretty much sized to your normal size.